Monument Valley Park

Monument Valley Park is a 147-acre urban green space in Colorado Springs where Monument Creek runs through the center, connecting different recreational zones. The park features basketball and tennis courts along with sand volleyball areas, separated by Uintah Street into distinct activity sections.

General William Jackson Palmer donated the land between 1904 and 1907, creating a public space with formal gardens and paved paths. After the devastating 1935 flood, stone structures were added that permanently changed the landscape design.

The park reflects Palmer's vision of creating a public gathering space with its pathways and planted areas arranged to encourage community interaction.

The park is easy to navigate with clearly separated activity zones making it simple to find courts or open green areas. Visitors can move freely between sports facilities and natural spaces depending on their interests.

A mineral spring installation with a concrete vault and hand pump remains from Palmer's original design concept. This overlooked feature demonstrates how water sources and public fountains were integral to the park's early vision.